Dr. Seuss was a great author who was able to make the simplest tales magical with their rhythm, unique characters, and excellent illustrations. Dr. Seuss’ picture book The Lorax is no exception to his greatness which is why in 2012 directors Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda decided to make it into an animated movie. This kids and family movie explores the theme of relationship between man and the natural world along with compassion and forgiveness. This cute, animated film has unique characters played by excellent actors to portray the lesson that people need to start caring about the environment.
The story of The Lorax opens in Thneed-Ville where everything is artificial including the trees and clean air is provided for a price by Mr. O’Hare, …show more content…
The Once-ler starts out as an excited young man with the dream of success much like a new graduate setting off to make his or her mark on the world. Shortly into his journey he is given the rules of how the world is supposed to work from the Lorax and is told the right way to make his fortune. As the popularity of the Thneed grows, the Once-ler is pressured by his family to break the established rules and cut down all the trees. The Once-ler has a decision to make: follow the rules and make less money or break them and become rich. Unfortunately like many others in this world the Once-ler gave into peer pressure and made the wrong choice. Only until there was no more for the Once-ler to take did he realize the damage he inflicted on to the world and on many lives. With no way fix the damage he was forced to live with the guilt, try to forgive himself, and hope that one day someone will be able to fix everything. The struggles he goes through and the mistakes he makes similar to those who have recently set out into the real world are having to deal with. They must make choices that will not only better themselves but the rest of world and not succumb to peer pressure. The Once-ler is a character that college age students can relate to and see what mistakes not to
The story of The Lorax opens in Thneed-Ville where everything is artificial including the trees and clean air is provided for a price by Mr. O’Hare, …show more content…
The Once-ler starts out as an excited young man with the dream of success much like a new graduate setting off to make his or her mark on the world. Shortly into his journey he is given the rules of how the world is supposed to work from the Lorax and is told the right way to make his fortune. As the popularity of the Thneed grows, the Once-ler is pressured by his family to break the established rules and cut down all the trees. The Once-ler has a decision to make: follow the rules and make less money or break them and become rich. Unfortunately like many others in this world the Once-ler gave into peer pressure and made the wrong choice. Only until there was no more for the Once-ler to take did he realize the damage he inflicted on to the world and on many lives. With no way fix the damage he was forced to live with the guilt, try to forgive himself, and hope that one day someone will be able to fix everything. The struggles he goes through and the mistakes he makes similar to those who have recently set out into the real world are having to deal with. They must make choices that will not only better themselves but the rest of world and not succumb to peer pressure. The Once-ler is a character that college age students can relate to and see what mistakes not to